Brace for the AC compressor?
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Heel & Toe
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From: Glendale AZ
Brace for the AC compressor?
I have a brace off an '89 L98 and not sure where or how to mount it.
I have two shorter braces, one connected to the A.I.R. pump and the other to the altenator. But I also have another longer brace that I think probably supports the AC compressor. (see image)
http://i432.photobucket.com/albums/qq42/Ripps/brace.jpg
If you could identify where each end connects and possibly provide a picture it would be most helpful.
Thanks!
I have two shorter braces, one connected to the A.I.R. pump and the other to the altenator. But I also have another longer brace that I think probably supports the AC compressor. (see image)
http://i432.photobucket.com/albums/qq42/Ripps/brace.jpg
If you could identify where each end connects and possibly provide a picture it would be most helpful.
Thanks!
Le Mans Master
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From: Australia
Goes from exh manifold stud above # 4 spark plug to
top rear compressor mounting bolt (outside )
Should also have 4" long brace with bend in it
Goes from stud on fuel block of plate to A/c bracket behind idler pulley.
Recall there is a 3rd brace , lower front A/c mounting bolt (inside )to waterpump stud
top rear compressor mounting bolt (outside )
Should also have 4" long brace with bend in it
Goes from stud on fuel block of plate to A/c bracket behind idler pulley.
Recall there is a 3rd brace , lower front A/c mounting bolt (inside )to waterpump stud
Last edited by rodj; Mar 7, 2009 at 06:49 PM.
Le Mans Master
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From: Australia
Sammy ,
'87 has different compressor (Harrison ) on different bracket. Mounts closer to engine so additional braces not needed.
Note in pic the compressor is outboard of head on later models
'87 has different compressor (Harrison ) on different bracket. Mounts closer to engine so additional braces not needed.
Note in pic the compressor is outboard of head on later models
Last edited by rodj; Mar 7, 2009 at 07:07 PM.
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Racer
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From: Sandy Ut
If you look in this picture:
You can see it going from the back of the compressor, to Exhaust manifold stud as listed. Mine is laying on the bench right now as my engine bay is dissassmebled, but that is where it is.
You can see it going from the back of the compressor, to Exhaust manifold stud as listed. Mine is laying on the bench right now as my engine bay is dissassmebled, but that is where it is.
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Hell with the braces, I wanna know more about that filter mounted on this plenum LOL
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this is a engine I bought interstate and haven't picked up yet ;the pics show some weirdstuff.
Mind you ,the greenie owner pulled a 40K engine out of a '89 to put in a diesel .
Is going to take it to the USA for some enviromental challange
